There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Ukuwela by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kandy
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 40mRs 23,475–122,507Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ukuwelatrain Colombo
4h 32mRs 1,300–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 25mRs 1,598–1,933Drive 134.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ukuwelacar 134.9 km
2h 19mRs 6,130–8,854Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ukuwelataxi 134.9 km
2h 19mRs 37,000–44,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Ukuwelataxi
2h 5mRs 25,775–125,207
Colombo to Ukuwela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ukuwela is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ukuwela is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ukuwela station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Ukuwela. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Colombo and Ukuwela is 158 km. The road distance is 134.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ukuwela without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Colombo to Ukuwela, including transfers.
Colombo to Ukuwela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ukuwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ukuwela is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 25m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ukuwela, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Ukuwela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,800–44,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Ukuwela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Ukuwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ukuwela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ukuwela is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Colombo to Ukuwela.
There are 1456+ hotels available in Ukuwela.